Christmas in Norway

October 25, 2020 usanorge 0 Comments

I have been in Norway for Christmas four times and each time was a wonderful experience. Norwegians celebrate Christmas on December 24th when they open the gifts that are delivered by Santa Claus (called ‘Julenissen’ in Norway). That’s the day when Norwegians celebrate with close friends and relatives. After their traditional meal, Norwegians usually hold hands and dance around the Christmas tree while singing carols. The most famous song is Så går vi rundt om en enebærbusk, meaning ‘here we go round a mulberry bush. Below are a number of pictures and videos that illustrate the importance of this special day called God Jul